By Michuki Mwangi (Internet Society) AfPIF 2015, 25 Aug 2015

1. AfPIF-2015
“Lessons Learnt”
Welcome and Introductions

2. Bem vindo a Maputo!
• Welcome to AfPIF-2015, Maputo Mozambique
• 6th
AfPIF event looking to review 6 years of
growth

3. AfPIF Meeting Format
• 4 Days of meetings
– Day 0 – Af-IX (invite only meeting)
– Day 1 – AfPIF Peering Coordinators Day (Open)
– Day 2 & 3 – AfPIF Conference Day (Open)

4. Day 0: Af-IX Day is…
• African IXP operators day
• Invite only event for IXP operators from
African region (with a few exceptions)
• Aimed at addressing IXP specific issues
• Designed as a platform where in-depth
technical discussions can take place
• Promote the growth of IXPs in the region.

5. Day 1: Peering Coordinators Day
is…
• Conducted in tutorial style format and open to
anyone interested in peering &
interconnection
• Provide a technical background on peering
and interconnection for newcomers
• Designed as a platform where in-depth
technical discussions can take place
• Promote the role of peering coordinators in
the region.

6. Day 2 & 3: AfPIF Conference Day
is…
• Conducted in plenary format and open to all
• Sessions are divided into
– Keynote sessions with Q &A
– Panel Sessions
– Bilateral peering sessions
– Lightning talks
• Less technical and involves more discussions
on various issues affecting peering and
interconnection

7. AfPIF 101: Getting the most out of
event
1. Peering Introductions
2. The Meeting Tool
3. Make use of the breaks
4. Social Events
5. Lightning Talks

8. 1. Peering Introductions
•Your AS Number
•Where you Peer
•Your Peering Policy
•Contact Information
•Email the above to mwangi@isoc.org
• Subject: AfPIF-2015 Peering Introductions

9. 2. The Meeting Tool
• Know who is at the
meeting
• Schedule meeting with
other participants

10. 3. Make use of the breaks
• There are 6 x 0.5hr
coffee/tea breaks and 3
x 1.5hr lunch breaks
during the next 3 days
• Get to know our
sponsors, speakers,
panellists, etc. It is
always a good place to
break the ice.
• Use the meeting tool
after to seek a meeting

11. 4. Make use of the Social events
• We have at least 2 social
activities planned during
AfPIF
• Socials offer a good
opportunity to get to
know who is at AfPIF
• Peering discussions can
be extended to the social
events.

12. Logistics (1)
• Different from other years, the AfPIF-2015
event is held in a different venue from the
designated conference hotel
• There is transportation provided from the
select hotels
• Transportation will depart Southern Sun
Starting from 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 08:30,
08:45

13. Logistics (2)
• We have simultaneous interpretation in English,
French and Portuguese
• We have a Live streaming for the event
• When asking questions please state
– Your name
– Your affiliation
• Please keep all phones in silent/vibrate mode
• Photography – We have a photographer for AfPIF
– Mr. Carlos Litulo

14. Room Layout
Exhibition
Conference
Room
Peering
Bilaterals

15. Badge Colors

16. Connectivity
Details
• SSID: AfPIF-2015
• Wifi bands: 2.4 GHz & 5.8GHz
• 802.11 standards: a/b/g/n
• Bandwidth: 1Gbps
• IPv4: No NAT
• IPv6: Native
Connectivity Sponsors

17. Where is the agenda?
www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2015

18. Social Media
• Official twitter hashtag #AfPIF2015
• Twitter follow @afpif
• Facebook http://www.facebook.com/afpif
• Share photographs on Instagram
• Help spread the word - see details on AfPIF
website - www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2015

20. Don’t forget

21. 1. Peering Introductions
•Your AS Number
•Where you Peer
•Your Peering Policy
•Contact Information
•Email the above to mwangi@isoc.org
• Subject: AfPIF-2015 Peering Introductions